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The Diploma of Health Care is primarily designed to prepare students for entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing at Griffith University and/or basic entry level employment in the health care industry.

Griffith College, through its association with Griffith University, teach a well-designed and flexible program which is primarily a pathway to Griffith, well-matched to the syllabus and clearly informed by industry and research.

Students enrolled in this program will attend classes delivered by Griffith College on Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus.

2016 Program fees

International students A$26,000

Australian citizens/permanent residents A$18,900

Approx. A$300 for required vaccinations and $A130 for nursing kit & uniforms

Program structure

First semester • Academic and Professional Skills Development for Science and Technology; OR English Language and Communication for Health

• Communicating Effectively• Foundations of Professional Health Care Practice• Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

Second semester • Psychosocial Development Across the Lifespan• Human Anatomy and Physiology 2• Health Assessment• Safe Administration of Medications

Your pathway to Griffith University

Study in 2016 Study in 2017 Study in 2018

GC Sem 1 GC Sem 2 GC Sem3 GU Sem 1 GU Sem 2 GU Sem 1 GU Sem 2

Griffith College CRICOS code 075186J

Duration: 2 semesters (8 months) or 3 semesters (12 months)

Campus: Gold Coast

Intakes: February and June

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Diploma ofHealth Care2016

Students must successfully complete all 8 subjects in the Diploma and meet relevant entry criteria to articulate to the Griffith University Bachelor degree. Diagram is based on a 3 year Bachelor degree, studied full-time. A 4 year program will require an additional 2 semesters/1 year of full-time study. Students commencing study in Griffith College semesters 1 or 2, will be eligible for entry to 2nd year Griffith for GU semester 1 2016 (based on full-time study).

Griffith University Bachelor Degree

(Year 3)

Griffith University Bachelor Degree

(Year 2)

Griffith University Intensive Summer Course

(Year 2)

Griffith College Diploma (2-3 semesters 8-12 months)

High School

Entry requirements for Australian/New Zealand studentsCompletion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Successful study within the health care pathways assumes a minimum level of knowledge in certain subject areas (i.e. ‘assumed knowledge’); knowledge in other subject areas may also prove helpful (i.e. ‘recommended study’). The table below provides guidance for Diploma of Health Care pathways. The College offers a range

of Bridging Subjects designed to satisfy assumed and recommended study areas. Students enrolled in the Diploma can undertake Bridging Subjects as part of their Diploma studies and still complete their award in just one year. For more information, please visit: griffithcollege.edu.au

Requirements

Program pathway Assumed knowledge

Nursing English

Laws English

Entry requirements for international studentsFor country-specific Entry Requirements, please visit: griffithcollege.edu.au

The table below provides details on English language (IELTS), subject pre-requisite

and recommended study requirements for Diploma of Commerce pathways. Details of minimum scores for other English testing systems are available at:griffithcollege.edu.au

Requirements

Program pathway English requirements Subject pre-requisites

Nursing IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score < 6.0 English

Laws IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score < 6.0 English

Upcoming semester dates

Year Intake Orientation Start date Mid semester break End date

2016 February 22–26 February 29 February 28 March–1 April 27 May

June 6 - 10 June 13 June 18–22 July 9 September

Some exams may be held in the evenings and on Saturdays. A limited number of classes will be offered after hours. Some student may need to consider classes between 5.30pm and 9.30pm as part of their timetable, if daytime classes are unavailable. Students interested in taking classes after 5.00pm should consult a Griffith College Academic Advisor.

Laboratory classes may be held in intensive mode over a weekend.

Students may be required to undertake off-campus clinical placements in the weeks following the end of the final examination period.

Students will be required to purchase additional clothing and equipment as well as cover costs associated with immunisation and pre-placement checks. Inability to meet pre-placement checks may result in an inability to undertake some elements of the Diploma, and therefore restrict completion of the program.

After successful completion of your Diploma of Health Care, students complete 1809NRS Effective Nursing Practices in the form of an intensive delivery over January/February the following year. This intensive summer course, delivered by Griffith University will enable students to complete their Bachelor of Nursing in a further 2 years.

Contact usgriffithcollege.edu.auMt Gravatt Campus Telephone +61 7 3735 6900 Gold Coast Campus Telephone +61 7 5552 8500

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Pathways into second year Griffith University

Code Program Campus Credit pointsMin. GPA requirements

Intl. students Dom. students

1162 Bachelor of Nursing Gold Coast 80 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

Credit eligibility for other programs

1483 Bachelor of Laws Nathan 40 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1484 Bachelor of Laws Gold Coast 40 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

Progression:Australian citizens and permanent residents:

Upon successful completion of a Griffith College Diploma and achievement of a GPA ≥ 3.75, students will be guaranteed entry to the related Griffith program providing their rank is greater than or equal to the current QTAC cut-off for that program.

Australian citizens and permanent residents that are unsuccessful in obtaining a direct entry place at Griffith University can apply for a place in their preferred degree via QTAC, and be considered along with other external applicants.

International students, Australian citizens and permanent residents:

Progression from the Diploma of Health Care is limited (a quota of 50 places per intake exists for entry to the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing degree). Students are required to at least meet minimum GPA and / or rank requirements as outlined above to be eligible for consideration for a place in the degree. If student numbers exceed the quota, places in the degree will be awarded on the basis of the highest GPA and the highest average mark across completed Diploma courses.

Please note: If your preferred Bachelor program is not listed above, please contact Griffith College to obtain more information on the possible pathway options.

80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Completion of degrees where students obtain less than 80 credit points of advanced standing in the degree, may take additional time.

The information contained in this document is correct at 28/05/15; however, Griffith University and reserve the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice.

Potential career paths for degree graduates

• Registered Nurse

With further study or experience, a nurse may choose to specialise in a range of fields such as aged care, emergency, medical health, paediatrics, midwifery, palliative care, intensive care, cancer, medical/surgical, community practice or women’s health.

Degree graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse (RN) with

the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

All university nursing graduates who seek registration and are identified as

having English as a second language will be required to meet English language testing requirements. International students should contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for information regarding English language competency requirements: ahpra.gov.au/